“The Tea Caddy Box”. A rare tea box with sliding lid, made of Mahogany probably used in tea shop as advertising. Each side is adorned including the bottom with stencil penwork style images. Two sides has a teapot and teacake, the back has a side profile head and a cup of tea.
The front of the box reads: 'THE "Tea Caddy" BOX wrapped in “pliofilm” the new waterproof packing. Ask for refills'.
The bottom reads: S.T.5 “Tea Caddy” Le Bon The Tukvar Darjeeling. Lebond Tea Company Limited. Known and famous part of India for producing teas.
A unique piece of tea advertising from Lebong, India.
The item is in overall good condition, with some fading to the text and images.
